Impromptu Has it been 100 years? Or 100 days?
34 snips
Apr 29, 2025 
Philip Bump, a Washington Post columnist known for his incisive analysis, joins fellow columnist Monica Hesse and Dana Milbank to dive into the frenetic political landscape since Trump's second term began. They highlight Trump's plummeting approval ratings and major policy blunders. The trio discusses threats to democracy in light of recent leadership choices and the cultural dynamics at play. They also tackle the monetization of the presidency and the lingering impacts of past political legacies on public sentiment, urging listeners to reflect on this turbulent era.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
100 Days Aging Anecdotes
- Monica Hesse woke up with a neck injury from sleeping, feeling 20 years older than in January.
- Philip Bump noted he aged a year in 100 days but slowed down since aging 200 years over the past decade.
Trump's Rocky 100 Days
- Trump's first 100 days of second term have been marked by low approval and many problems.
- Despite economic signs weakening, legislative output is historically low and foreign relations strained.
Financial Control Fears
- Monica Hesse finds Trump's control over financial and social security documents stealthily scary.
- Such control raises fears about freezing bank accounts and restricting people's movements.